Seriously, I've tried pretty much everything (medical and alternative). And, actually, the saline rinses helped some, but didn't prevent the infection from re-emerging or clear it once it did.

Then, someone mentioned adding fresh garlic (steeped, like tea) to the saline rinse. Sounded nuts so I didn't bother for a year. Finally got fed up enough to try it and amazed to find that it works better than any medical treatment thus far. I'd recommend it, but it's a pain to prepare, smells, and is not a cure (i.e. you have to continue to do it regularly to keep the infection at bay).

That's why something like the subject post is hopeful.